There are many reasons to eat soup. When you're sick, it's heavenly. When you're cold, it warms you up. When you've been eating heavily or poorly, it lightens you up. Or it should if it's made from quality ingredients. No cheap commercial broths, and no seasoning packages that … [Read more...] about Ultimate “Good-For-What-Ails-You” Healthy Soup
BU and DNA: Molecular Gastronomy and the Price of Fine Dining at Montreal’s Highlights Festival en Lumiere
This morning on CKUT 90.3FM radio I spoke about two dinners I experienced at the Festival en Lumiere this past week. Both were presented by internationally-respected female chefs. Click here to download the audio segment. At DNA Restaurant: Elizabeth Falkner of San Francisco's … [Read more...] about BU and DNA: Molecular Gastronomy and the Price of Fine Dining at Montreal’s Highlights Festival en Lumiere
Le Restaurant de L’Institut: Montreal Highlights Festival Lunch
Le Restaurant de L'Institut 3535 St-Denis Montreal, Quebec ●●●●●○○○○○ 5 out of 10 French/Mediterranean I recommended this place for lunch for the Festival en Lumiere, but I wish I hadn't. Nobody goes to a restaurant hoping for a less-than good experience; I went to the … [Read more...] about Le Restaurant de L’Institut: Montreal Highlights Festival Lunch
Korean Japchae Noodles for the Shinnenkai Potluck
I guess I forgot to write this one up. It's such an easy recipe that I overlooked it. To the recipe (and anyone who wanted it, I suppose), I apologize. The only thing I changed from a traditional japchae recipe was the use of seaweed instead of spinach (oh, and I guess the … [Read more...] about Korean Japchae Noodles for the Shinnenkai Potluck
The Raw Orange Chocolate Cheesecake my Friend Made
I didn't make this cake. My friend actually uses coconut butter to make this cake. It makes all the difference in the world. He doesn't cheat like I do. See the difference between his cake above and my cake below? Mostly I just wanted to post this picture since it's beautiful. He … [Read more...] about The Raw Orange Chocolate Cheesecake my Friend Made
La Chronique at the Festival en Lumiere
La Chronique 99 Laurier West ●●●●●●●☺○○ 7 1/2 out of 10 Contemporary/Mediterranean The Festival en Lumiere makes me feel a little like a kid in a candy shop...well, a Westmount candy shop where a lollipop costs $5. Sometimes that lollipop is worth it, like when it's a gift for … [Read more...] about La Chronique at the Festival en Lumiere
Vegetarian Dumplings: Cashew Mushroom Dumplings
Yes, this is a bit of a weird recipe. Have you ever seen cashews in Chinese dumplings? Me neither. But I have seen tofu, and I don't like tofu. And I have seen tofu replaced by nuts in other recipes (mostly raw). So I went for it. Try it before you judge me. It's no less bland … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Dumplings: Cashew Mushroom Dumplings
Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls with Cauliflower
So I made a test batch of cabbage rolls for my friend's party and then another batch at his house. I used the same recipe except for a few spices, and all in all, both worked just fine. Since my friend and I eat partly raw I figured I'd do the raw substitute for rice and use … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls with Cauliflower
Interview with Montreal Raw Food Potluck Organizer and “Raw In Montreal” Owner Ildiko Brunner
Last Friday on CKUT 90.3FM I spoke with Ildiko Brunner about raw food - what it is, the health benefits she's seen, and the raw food potlucks that happen monthly at the Crudessence loft in the Montreal. Far from talking to a preacher, I was thrilled to be able to discuss the ups … [Read more...] about Interview with Montreal Raw Food Potluck Organizer and “Raw In Montreal” Owner Ildiko Brunner
Sauerkraut-Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Don't Knock 'em til you Try 'em. When a good cook friend who makes litres of sauerkraut for personal use insists that he lives on sauerkraut-peanut butter sandwiches on his home-made sourdough bread, you have to be a bit skeptical. But when he trades you a jar for some of your … [Read more...] about Sauerkraut-Peanut Butter Sandwiches